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Windsor Place is in Houghton Regis, Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 5SQ is located in the Houghton Regis East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Windsor Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU5 5TR, LU5 5SL, LU5 5TZ, LU5 5RH, LU5 5SN, LU5 5SX, LU5 5QX, LU5 5SJ, LU5 5SY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU5 5SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.1%54.7%0.6% 51.0% 3.7%
Male45.9%45.3%-0.6% 49.0% -3.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.2%35.5%-4.7% 37.9% -2.4%
Married: Opposite sex33.1%38.5%5.4% 44.2% -5.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated3.9%2.2%-1.7% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced10.3%12.8%2.5% 9.1% 3.7%
Widowed12.5%10.6%-1.9% 6.1% 4.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.4%43.1%4.7% 48.4% -5.3%
Good health35.6%33.5%-2.1% 33.6% -0.1%
Fair health14.8%15%0.2% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health9.7%8.1%-1.6% 4.0% 4.1%
Very bad health1.5%0.3%-1.2% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.4%27.7%-4.7% 18.2% 9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21%11.7%-9.3% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%12.4%-4.7% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship3.6%4.7%1.1% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6%13.5%7.5% 16.9% -3.4%
Degree or Similar13.9%25.2%11.3% 33.8% -8.6%
Other6%4.7%-1.3% 2.8% 1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.1% -0.8%
Indian0.6%3%2.4% 3.1% -0.1%
Pakistani0%1.2%1.2% 2.7% -1.5%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0.6%1.5%0.9% 2.5% -1.0%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0%1.5%1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%2.7%1.2% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African1.8%0%-1.8% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.8%2.7%0.9% 0.9% 1.8%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White92.4%83.2%-9.2% 81.4% 1.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.1% 0.5%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%2.1%2.1% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.7%72.8%-19.9% 83.2% -10.4%
European Union4.8%18.3%13.5% 6.1% 12.2%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa0.6%4.1%3.5% 2.7% 1.4%
Middle East and Asia1.2%3.3%2.1% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.3% -0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.9%72.8%-18.1% 83.2% -10.4%
10+ Years0.3%18.3%18.0% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years1.2%4.7%3.5% 2.9% 1.8%
2-5 Years1.5%2.4%0.9% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years6%1.8%-4.2% 1.9% -0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom60.8% 76.7% -15.9%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland7.7% 1.3% 6.4%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held19.5% 13.5% 6.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.9% 37.2% -5.3%
Christian55.8% 46.2% 9.6%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim4.1% 6.5% -2.4%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Windsor Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Place was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Houghton Regis East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Windsor Place has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Houghton Regis East and the 246th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,100
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LU5 5SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Windsor Place are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Windsor Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 5SQ

Average Price
£288,010
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£285,512
Detached
£325,483
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Windsor Place

Average Price
£312,847
Semi-Detached
£320,275
Terraced
£310,665
Detached
£333,780
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Windsor PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Windsor Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£270,0002022-09-16 £279,779
1 Windsor Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£272,0002021-10-18 £310,255
4 Windsor Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£218,0002021-03-30 £259,884
3 Windsor Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£214,0002021-01-29 £255,708
2 Windsor Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£218,5002018-08-03 £261,692
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 5SQ

Employment

LU5 5SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee98
Retired71
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed20
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Looking after home or family12
Student (economically inactive)12
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Construction21
Human health and social work activities20
Manufacturing15
Transport and storage14
Administrative and support service activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Education6
Other5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Real estate activities2
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 1,651 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 1,691 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 3,037 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 3,090 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG
3out of 4 207 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN
- not rated 638 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Whitehead CofE Academy
Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH
1out of 4 800 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5JB
3out of 4 992 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue , Houghton Regis LU5 5DH
3out of 4 1,254 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
1out of 4 937 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 1,926 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 1,980 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 3,338 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL
3out of 4 3,376 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway , LU5 4HG
- not rated 2,028 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Academy
Britain Street , LU5 4JA
3out of 4 2,718 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX
3out of 4 949 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX
3out of 4 1,190 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,870 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 2,614 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 3,175 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Houghton Regis Day Centre12 Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis571 yd
Really Awesome Coffee - DunstableHoughton Hall Visitors Centre, Park Road North677 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering LtdWhitbread PLC, Chiswell Court691 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering LtdWhitbread plc, Whitbread Court693 yd
La Bella Calabria Limited100 Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis742 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The ChequersEast End, Houghton Regis443 yd
The CrownEast End, Houghton Regis443 yd
The Kings ArmsHigh Street, Houghton Regis1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
China House11 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis793 yd
Istanbul Takeaway4 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis825 yd
Mister Chips2 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis850 yd
BBB Group Ltd1 The Cloisters, Houghton Regis858 yd
Tithe Chicken & Chips145A Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis945 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative7-9 St Dominics Square1,070 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LtdHigh Street, Houghton Regis1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Moore Crescent Recreation Ground
Moore Crescent
grass pitches535 yd
Parkside Drive Recreation Ground
Parkside Drive
grass pitches544 yd
Tithe Farm Road Recreation Ground
Tithe Farm Road
grass pitches944 yd
Houghton Regis Academy
PARKSIDE DRIVE
grass pitches967 yd
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre
PARKSIDE DRIVE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool979 yd
Central Bedfordshire College (Houghton Regis)
Parkside Drive
health and fitness suite983 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed73.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.